Accountant II

NextEra Energy

About The Position

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today. Position Specific Description Position Specific Description NextEra Energy Transmission is seeking an Accountant I to join our accounting team at our Juno Beach headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity to launch or advance your career in a role that sits at the intersection of accounting expertise and the evolving energy industry. Why Choose Our Team? Learn the Regulated Utility Business: Gain invaluable exposure to the complex and fascinating world of regulated utilities, developing specialized knowledge that's highly sought after in the energy sector Diverse Learning Environment: Work across multiple accounting areas including regulatory accounting, financial reporting, and compliance - broadening your skill set beyond traditional corporate accounting while developing a controllership mindset Industry Impact: Contribute to the financial management of critical energy infrastructure that powers communities across the nation Professional Growth: Develop expertise in utility accounting and ratemaking as well as FERC regulations that will differentiate you throughout your career Collaborative Culture: Partner with cross-functional teams including business management and operations to understand the full business impact of financial decisions What You'll Gain This role offers the unique opportunity to understand how accounting principles apply in a regulated environment while contributing to the financial management of essential energy infrastructure. You'll develop specialized skills in utility accounting while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about both technical excellence and the energy industry's futureJob OverviewEmployees in this role assist in researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, recommending possible solutions, and assisting with the follow-up activities to resolve them.

Requirements

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
Experience: 1+ years

Nice To Haves

Master's - Business Administration
Master's - Accounting / Finance
Accounting Research
Financial Accounting

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries for revenue, receivables, regulatory assets and liabilities, accruals, amortization and prepaid expenses
Prepare comprehensive general ledger reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts monthly
Analyze monthly transactions for regulated companies and collaborate with other departments to investigate and explain variances
Prepare critical monthly and quarterly reports for both internal management and external regulatory bodies
Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, including footnotes and specialized FERC reporting
Participate in year-end external audits by preparing detailed schedules and comprehensive supporting documentation
Develop and maintain desktop procedures to ensure process excellence and knowledge transfer
Provide analytical support for ad hoc reporting and special projects as business needs arise
Assists in preparing financial reports in a timely manner that are in compliance with GAAP and accurately reflect the financial status of the company
Keeps abreast of and apply GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures
Ensures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls
Prepares schedules and journal entries
Performs other job-related duties as assigned